The article leaves a lot hanging and unexplained,such as when did the person issuing the tickets become a former police officer ? In this article I see no mention of how far the former police officer followed him or how fast. How did the person issuing the tickets know it was Senator Barron when following him ? Did he recognize the back of the senators head from fyffe in north Alabama ? Did he have a police radio in his car to check the tag ? If so why ? Is he serving as a part time officer or was this just an citizens arrest ? If so where did he get the tickets from ? A lot of questions including ,Why were the tickets dismissed?

Hello did everyone miss the story.  Joe Bloe followed him for 30 miles and made a citizens arrest.  Joe Blow must have been speeding too. If Joe Blows story is correct how did JB keep up with him without breaking the law.  You don’t follow someone for 30 miles if they are in violation of the law and possibly causing harm to citizens.  He was never arrested by an official officer.  If someone were following me for 30 miles they would have had a cap in their asp 25 miles ago.  It doesn’t matter what LB’s track record is, in this instance this appears to be an isolated hate incidence backed by folks with a prejudiced opinion.

What a PILE! Typical politician…thinking he is above the law. I believe it was wrong for the tickets to be dismissed. With Barron’s driving record, he should’ve had to face the music and pay the fine. Maybe some real public humiliation will do him some good…then again, with his arrogant attitude, probably not. Whatever happened to personal responsibility? NO ONE is above the law. It’ll be a different story for him when his reckless conduct on our roads kills someone.

He should be REMOVED from office by the voters.  He has no business in public office.

Just my thoughts.

HE,Sexy n. Naaw I’m not always right,no one is. I’m just giving my opinion from having seen many summers go by. I’ve seen many people be replaced that thought they were unreplaceable and above the laws of the land. I’m with Razorsharp on wanting to see a follow up article on this. It would really make me and a lot of people feel better to see this fellow brought a notch or two down.

I agree with razorsharp, It’s always going to be like that. Carl always think he or she has the right answer.

Does this surprise anyone? This guy is guilty and he knows it. Anyone can make up the excuse he used. The difference is, he is in a position of power…and so he is above the law. If it was you or I in his place in the EXACT same scenario, you better believe the judge would throw the book at us. No questions asked, we would have to pay the fine and whatever other fees they could drum up. I applaud the officer for taking the time to follow this guy and for trying to do the right thing. It could have just as well been a drug dealer or murderer fleeing the scene of a crime. WKRG needs to do a follow up story on this. Tiffany Craig would be EXCELLENT for this story…she is not afraid to ask the right questions and get the answers we deserve. Include a poll and lets see how the public feels on this issue…

We have a lot that think that way because of their positions but it can be changed.

Life Must be good for him. He can drive reckless and run stop signs all because he is a state sen. The world is never going to change.